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Our High Calling — Day 181 of 365 The Precious Treasure of Time, June 30 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Romans 13:12 . If we would at last share the reward of the righteous, we must wisely improve the time of our probation. Moments are more precious than gold.... The coming of the Lord draweth nigh. We have but a little time in which to make ready. If precious opportunities are slighted, it will result in eternal loss. We need a close connection with God. We are no...

Our High Calling — Day 180 of 365 Joy in Humble Service, June 29 Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9:6 . It matters not what our position may be or how limited our capacities, we have a work to do for the Master. Our graces are developed and matured by exercise. With the truth of God burning in the soul we cannot be idle. The happiness we shall experience in doing will compensate even in this life for every effort. Those only who have experienced happiness resulting from self-denying effort in the service of Christ can speak of the matter understandingly. It ...

Our High Calling — Day 179 of 365 In the Footsteps of Jesus, June 28 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12, 13 . The efficiency of Satan's kingdom is found in the blending together of satanic forces to extend the contagion of evil; but the Lord Jesus has devised a plan whereby He may work counter to the work of Satan. He designs to imbue His human agents, the subjects of His kingdom, with the principles...

Our High Calling — Day 178 of 365 “Who Is My Neighbour?” June 27 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. Romans 12:10 . A Christian life will be revealed by Christian thoughts, Christian words, and Christian deportment. In Christ there is a divine completeness of character. In Christ we will work the works of Christ. We shall in Christ sense our binding, far-reaching obligations to God and to our fellow man.... There are many cords which unite us to our fellow men, to humanity, and to God, and this rela...

Our High Calling — Day 177 of 365 The Grace of Sympathy, June 26 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:1 . What we all need is a more pure, Christlike sympathy; not sympathy for those who are perfect—they do not need it—but sympathy for poor, suffering, struggling souls who are often overtaken in fault, sinning and repenting, tempted and discouraged. The effect of grace is to soften and subdue the soul. Then all this cold unapproachableness is melted, subdued, and Christ appears. The l...

Our High Calling — Day 176 of 365 Helping One Another, June 25 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10 . In the Lord's plan human beings have been made necessary to one another. If all would do their utmost to help those who need their help, their unselfish sympathy and love, what a blessed work might be done. To every one God has entrusted talents. These talents we are to use to help one another to walk in the narrow path. In this work each one is connected with the o...

Our High Calling — Day 175 of 365 Root Out the Poisonous Plants, June 24 Above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 . How close and tender should be the tie that binds us together! How careful we should be to have our words and actions in harmony with the sacred truths that God has committed to us! ... Let your conversation be of such a nature that you will have no need to repent of it.... If a word is dropped that is detrimental to the character of a friend or brother, never encourage this ev...

Our High Calling — Day 174 of 365 No Caste With God, June 23 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. James 2:1 . The wrongs existing in the society of the world should never, never find sanction among Christians.... God demands that you open your hand wide to the needy, and have the tenderest compassion for those who are afflicted, or who are suffering from want.... If you have the spirit of Christ, you will love as brethren; you will honor the humble disciple in his poor home, because God loves him as ...

Our High Calling — Day 173 of 365 All Honor to the Peacemakers! June 22 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 . Peacemakers! What a treasure is a peacemaker in the family; what a blessing in the church! Peacemakers may be tempted, but their life is hid with Christ in God. They look unto Jesus, copying His pattern.... They receive the peace which Christ gives.... The true nature of our religion is not found in the position we occupy, but in the gentle spirit, the kindness, the peace which we manifest. Our religion is...

Our High Calling — Day 172 of 365 One to a Hundred, June 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Matthew 18:21, 22 . There is a great work before us. There are men and women straying from the fold of Christ, and as they become cold and indifferent, and lose all disposition to return, they will not run after you. You must take them where they are.... When you find a wandering sheep, call him to ...

Our High Calling — Day 171 of 365 Help for the Erring One, June 20 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Galatians 6:1 . Here is a special direction to deal tenderly with those overtaken in a fault. “Overtaken” must have its full significance.... To be led into sin unawares—not intending to sin, but to sin through want of watchfulness and prayer, not discerning the temptation of Satan and so falling into his snare—is ve...

Our High Calling — Day 170 of 365 The Silken Cord That Binds Hearts, June 19 By love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 . Love is the silken cord that binds hearts together. We are not to feel that we must set up ourselves as a pattern. As long as we think of ourselves and what is due to us from others it will be impossible for us to do our work of saving souls. When Christ takes possession of our hearts we shall no longer make the narrow circle of self the center of our thoughts and of our attentions. What a wonderful reverence for human life Jesus expressed in Hi...

Our High Calling — Day 169 of 365 The Outflow of Love, June 18 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7 . When the heavenly principle of eternal love fills the heart, it will flow out to others, not merely because favors are received of them, but because love is the principle of action, and modifies the character, governs the impulses, controls the passions, subdues enmity, and elevates the affections. This love is not contracted, so as merely to include “me and mine,” but...

Our High Calling — Day 168 of 365 Under the Yoke of Christ, June 17 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 1 John 2:10 . Satan is seeking by his temptations to obtain advantage over souls. Let nothing that you may do or say prove a temptation or discouragement to any soul. Remember he is the purchase of the blood of Christ. Every soul is precious. Only as you look to the cross of Calvary can you place a right estimate upon the soul. How sad a thing it would be to have anything you may do or say balance a soul...

Our High Calling — Day 167 of 365 The Golden Chain of Love, June 16 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34, 35 . The love of Christ is a golden chain that binds finite, human beings who believe in Jesus Christ to the Infinite God. The love that the Lord has for His children passeth knowledge. No science can define or explain it. No human wisdom can fathom it. 33 SDA Bible Commentary 5:1141 . Selfi...

Our High Calling — Day 166 of 365 Victory Over Every Foe, June 15 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left. 2 Corinthians 6:7 . Through the ages of moral darkness, through centuries of strife and persecution, the church of Christ has been as a city set on a hill. From age to age, through successive generations to the present time, the pure doctrines of the Bible have been unfolding within her borders. The church of Christ, enfeebled and defective though she may appear, is the one object on earth on w...